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The F&I product provider named Brian Stach to the post. The former vice president for Internet Brands will oversee all of GWC Warranty's field sales operations, including a nationwide team of area vice presidents, dealer consultants, and trainers.

House Republicans charged in a new report that the CFPB missed an opportunity to uncover Wells Fargo’s recently revealed insurance and GAP refund issues when it rushed to settle with the bank last year for opening unauthorized customer accounts. It also accused the bureau of withholding a memo backing its claims.

Shoppers on Jumpstart Automotive Media’s portfolio of automotive publishers are gravitating toward the luxury sport, coupe, luxury sport sedan, and large SUV categories. But the two segments grabbing the most attention are alternative fuel vehicles and subcompact SUVs and CUVs.

The new program combines the ‘as you drive’ benefits of the F&I product provider’s ancillary products, including dent-and-ding, windshield repair, interior/exterior repair, and key replacement, with a lease-end benefit.

Despite the nine-basis-point increase, the auto loan default rate remains near levels recorded one year ago. However, declining auto sales and the normal end-of-year push to make room for newer models may encourage easier credit conditions and raise concerns about future defaults.

Hearst Autos now has a new, permanent office in the Antique Row district of Chamblee, Ga., near Atlanta. According to officials, the overall idea of the new office space was to create an innovative and inspiring environment.

Michigan’s No. 1 import dealership has moved into a new, state-of-the-art facility in Auburn Hills, Mich. The 27,000-square-foot facility sits on 10 acres and has the capacity to sell and serve more than 500 cars per month.

The former vice president of sales for Dominion Dealer Services will be responsible for leading the entire InterActiveTel organization, as well as maintaining business development partnerships and driving the adoption of the company's suite of communication products.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao released a new set of voluntary federal guidelines for autonomous vehicles on Sept. 12 — a move the Trump administration said will make federal regulatory processes "more nimble to help match the pace of private sector innovation."

Accelerated Service International (ASI) has launched Care Free VSC, a new program designed to benefit agents, dealers and customers with a combination of highly favorable terms and a built-in maintenance component.